Convert erg to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to erg.
How to Convert Erg to Btu (It)
1 erg = 9.47817122667013e-11 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 erg to Btu (IT):
15 erg = 15 × 9.47817122667013e-11 Btu (IT) = 1.42172568400052e-09 Btu (IT)
Erg to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.